This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Many of us think of capacity building as the boring but important stuff we need to get our missions done: people, office and program space, technology, infrastructure, professional development, and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Rashid Shabazz is the inaugural executive director of Critical Minded, a grantmaking and advocacy initiative founded in 2017 by the Ford and Nathan Cummings foundations to support cultural critics of color in the United States…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Since Brazil and Mexico introduced the first conditional cash transfer programs in the 1990s, governments, international organizations, and humanitarian organizations have implemented this economic development policy tool worldwide. Highly varied in conception,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Power is taboo. We’re uncomfortable that some wield greater strength and influence, and use it to hold sway over others. In spite of our laws and regulations, our checks and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Efforts to increase how much philanthropic funding goes to minority-led environmental organizations are gaining momentum, with one group’s push for transparency from the nation’s top climate donors drawing big-name support. For months,…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Grantmaking practices in India too often undercut the very goal that motivates funders’ generosity: impact that improves the lives of individuals and communities. Most funders equate impact with programs, which is…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Jeff and Tricia Issue area: Education, Youth and Young Adult Homelessness, Impact-driven Philanthropy Geographic focus: National and Washington State Giving vehicle: Raikes Foundation Years in philanthropy: 18 Time spent…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Armando Issue area: Latino arts, culture, education, and leadership Regional focus: Santa Clara County, Calif. Vehicle: Castellano Family Foundation Years in philanthropy: 7 Time spent on philanthropy (weekly): 6…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Bill and Holly Issue areas: Racial and gender justice Geographic focus: United States, with a focus on Washington State Vehicle: The Share Fund, a participatory grantmaking fund not limited…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. About Farhad Issue area: Just transition; climate, racial, and economic justice Regional Focus: Domestic Vehicle: Chorus Foundation – sunsetting foundation Years in philanthropy: 15 Time spent on philanthropy (weekly): Full time Wealth story: Gifted…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. In April 2018 NCRP joined a new campaign to rally movement leaders to hold funders accountable who espouse racial equity values but whose actions harm communities, especially Black, Indigenous and…
This article is deemed a must-read by one or more of our expert collaborators. Our society needs nonprofits. They pick up where government resources drop off, or are absent to begin with. Nonprofits are innovating solutions to our biggest challenges every day and the…